Regulatory Framework — Prelims Questions

Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for developing national standards for nanomaterials in India?

Consider the following statements regarding the regulatory framework for nanosafety in India: 1. India has a dedicated, comprehensive legislation specifically for nanotechnology regulation. 2. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, can be used to regulate the environmental release of nanomaterials. 3. The EU's REACH regulation adopts a sectoral approach similar to India's for nanomaterials. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The 'Precautionary Principle', often invoked in environmental jurisprudence, is highly relevant to nanosafety regulation primarily because:

Which of the following international bodies is primarily responsible for developing global standards for nanotechnologies, including terminology and risk assessment?

In the context of India's nanosafety framework, which of the following Acts would be most relevant for regulating nano-enabled sunscreens and cosmetics?